Ballogie QLD 4610

Ballogie is a rural locality in Queensland, 261 km from Brisbane CBD, around 3 hours 30 minutes by car. Population is 276; the median age is 54 and the median household income is $42,640 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $200 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $794. Ballogie is characterised by no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.

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Median House Price

Public listings data

The median house sale price in Ballogie sits at $349,000, broadly flat year-on-year. That said, only five sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.

$349,000

Based on only 5 sales — small sample, take as indicative.

Is Ballogie safe? Crime statistics

2025

Crime in Ballogie sits in the moderate band, with 7 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 40% on the prior year.

7 offences

40.0% since 2024
Drug Offences 7 (100.0%)

Crime Trend

Serious Road Crashes

2020–2024

8 crashes

where someone was killed or admitted to hospital

Where they happened

Chinchilla - Wondai Road 5 (62.5%)

Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.

Schools

No schools in this locality boundary.

Walkability

Ballogie is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.

0
out of 100
Very Car-Dependent
Bottom 20% in QLD
Public Transport within 1 km not measured
Schools within 1.5 km 0
Parks within 800 m 0
Supermarkets within 1 km 0
GPs within 1 km 0
Pharmacies within 1 km 0
Childcare within 1 km 0
Hospitals within 5 km 0

We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.

NBN connectivity

The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Ballogie.

15
connectivity score / 100
Bottom 7% in QLD
Most common
Satellite (Sky Muster)
Full-fibre (FTTP) share
0%
Premises covered
99
Technology mix
Satellite (Sky Muster) (SATELLITE) 100%

NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.

Amenities

Supermarkets
None
Shopping Centres
None
Cafes & Restaurants
1 in locality
Parks & Reserves
None
Sport & Recreation
None
Beaches
None
Waterways
9 in locality
Childcare
None
GPs
None
Pharmacies
None
Hospitals
None
Police Stations
None
Banks & Bank@Post
None
Fuel Stations
None
EV Chargers
None
Pubs & Bars
None
Arts & Culture
None
Places of Worship
None

South Burnett: council population

The whole council area, not just Ballogie · estimated residents
at 30 June 2025
Residents
35,111
+1.2% in a year
Change
+428
people since 2024
Density
4.2
people per km² across the council area
What drove the change
Natural increase
-63
births minus deaths
Net internal migration
+394
moves within Australia
Net overseas migration
+97
arrivals minus departures

The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.

Socio-economic profile

ABS SEIFA · ranked against every suburb in Australia, and within the state
2021 census
Advantage and disadvantage
1/10
1/10 within QLD
income, education, jobs and housing together
Economic resources
1/10
1/10 within QLD
income against housing cost and household size
Education and occupation
1/10
1/10 within QLD
qualifications and job type, income excluded

Ballogie is home to 276 residents, with a median age of 54 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $43,000 a year, with unemployment at 17.6%.

2021 Census · change since 2016

Population

276

no change since 2016

Median Age

54

1.9% since 2016

Median Household Income

$42,640/yr

6.8% since 2016
Bottom 5% in QLD

Census Median Rent

$200/wk

50.4% since 2016

Census Median Mortgage

$794/mo

8.4% since 2016

Avg Household Size

2.2

4.8% since 2016

Median Personal Income

$22,048/yr

7.6% since 2016

Unemployment Rate

17.6%

17.3% since 2016

Unoccupied Dwellings

42.0%

5.5% since 2016

Total Dwellings

112

3.7% since 2016

Owner-Occupier Rate

88.2%

9.7% since 2016

Houses

93.8%

1.3% since 2016

Rental Stress

24.4%

41.0% since 2016

Mortgage Stress

22.3%

14.6% since 2016

Work From Home

9.1%

5.8% since 2016

Dwelling Types

Houses 105 (93.8%)
Flats / Apartments 7 (6.2%)

Property Ownership

Owned Outright 55 (53.9%)
Mortgage 35 (34.3%)
Renting 12 (11.8%)

Demographics

Born in Australia
79.0%
English Spoken at Home
88.0%
Employment Rate
26.9%
47.8% since 2016
Completed Year 12
22.5%

Occupations

Labourers 12 (18.2%)
Professionals 11 (16.7%)
Technicians & Trades 10 (15.2%)
Managers 8 (12.1%)
Machinery Operators & Drivers 8 (12.1%)
Clerical & Administrative 6 (9.1%)
Community & Personal Service 6 (9.1%)
Sales 3 (4.5%)

Religion

No Religion 124 (44.9%)
Christianity 109 (39.5%)
Other Religions 3 (1.1%)

Country of Birth (overseas)

Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.

New Zealand 8 (2.9%)
England 7 (2.5%)
Scotland 4 (1.4%)

Age Distribution

0-4 3 (1.1%)
5-14 24 (8.7%)
15-19 14 (5.1%)
20-24 10 (3.6%)
25-34 17 (6.2%)
35-44 30 (10.9%)
45-54 42 (15.2%)
55-64 61 (22.1%)
65-74 47 (17.0%)
75-84 24 (8.7%)

Family & Household Composition

Lone Person 39 (45.9%)
Couple Families 19 (22.4%)
One Parent Families 15 (17.6%)
Group Household 9 (10.6%)
Other Families 3 (3.5%)

Commute to Work

Car (driver) 50 (90.9%)
Worked from Home 5 (9.1%)

Education

Certificate III & IV 46 (16.7%)
Advanced Diploma / Diploma 16 (5.8%)
Bachelor Degree 10 (3.6%)
Graduate Diploma / Certificate 5 (1.8%)
Postgraduate Degree 4 (1.4%)

Cars per Dwelling

1 car 35 (31.8%)
2 cars 45 (40.9%)
3 cars 21 (19.1%)
4+ cars 4 (3.6%)

Council Rates

South Burnett
FY 2025-26

Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,401 a year through South Burnett based on 2025 figures.

Avg residential rate
$1,401/yr
5% above the QLD average of $1,328 · median of 59 councils
Valuation basis
Unimproved Value
land only

Building Approvals: South Burnett

The whole council area, not just Ballogie · new residential dwellings
to 2026-08

In the year to August 2026, 198 new dwellings were approved across South Burnett. That mix is 160 houses and 38 units. Approvals are down 17.9% on the same period a year earlier.

Trailing 12 months
198dwellings
-17.9% YoY
Houses
160
detached dwellings
Units
38
townhouses + apartments

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

The Aboriginal party for this area is Wakka Wakka People #3 - Part A & B.

Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. Native title over this area has been determined.

Setting

Elevation
450 m
above sea level, at the locality centre

Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.

EV adoption

0.3%
of light vehicles are electric
Up from 0.02% in 2021
+0.1 points this year

In postcode 4610, 36 of 14,012 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.6% (230 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.9%.

Electric share, year by year
2021
0.02%
2022
0.00%
2023
0.06%
2024
0.14%
2025
0.26%

Rooftop solar

55
systems per 100 dwellings
Averaging 6.6 kW each

In postcode 4610, 3,529 rooftop-solar systems totalling 23.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 6,410 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 225 went up in the last year.

Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.

Systems installed, year by year
2019
234
2020
217
2021
236
2022
206
2023
216
2024
279
2025
217
2026
128

2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.

First Home Owner Grant

FY2026-27

$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.

$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."

Verify eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office

Mortgage repayments

I'm looking for
Deposit
$
%
Monthly repayment
$1,820
Loan amount
$279,200
Total interest over 30 years
$376,063
Deposit
$69,800
Stamp duty
$3,490
Cash needed at settlement
$73,290

Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office

The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.

Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-28 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.

Federal Electorate

Division of Flynn

Currently held by Colin Boyce Liberal National Party of Queensland

Year Winner 2PP ALP 2PP LNP Swing
2025 Colin Boyce 39.8% 60.2% -6.4
2022 Colin Boyce 46.2% 53.8% -4.8
2019 Ken O'Dowd 41.3% 58.7% +7.6

Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.

State Electorate

Nanango District

Currently held by Deb Frecklington Liberal National Party of Queensland

Next state election: 28 October 2028.

Year Winner Won with
2024 Deb Frecklington LNP 72.9%
2020 Deb Frecklington LNP 62.2%

Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.

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Common questions about Ballogie

Is Ballogie a safe place to live?

Recorded crime in Ballogie is moderate (51/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).

What natural hazards affect Ballogie?

Ballogie has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.

What is the population of Ballogie?

Ballogie, QLD had a population of 276 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.

What is the postcode for Ballogie, QLD?

The postcode for Ballogie, QLD is 4610.

How far is Ballogie from Brisbane?

Ballogie is 261 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 212 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.

What is the median household income in Ballogie?

At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Ballogie was $42,640 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.

What is the median weekly rent in Ballogie?

There are too few current rental listings in Ballogie for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $200, across all dwelling types.

What is the median age in Ballogie?

The median age of residents in Ballogie was 54 at the 2021 ABS Census.

Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Ballogie?

First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.

What council does Ballogie belong to?

Ballogie sits within the South Burnett local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.

How much are council rates in Ballogie?

The average residential rates bill through South Burnett is $1,401 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.

How much is being built near Ballogie?

Across South Burnett, 198 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 17.9% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.

Which federal electorate is Ballogie in?

Ballogie sits within the federal Division of Flynn, currently held by Colin Boyce (Liberal National Party of Queensland).

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